Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Best video doorbells in 2026: Ring, Nest, Wyze and more tested
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
Tom's Guide to the World Cup
Everything you need to know about watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 game, plus tips, advice and deals on the best TVs, soundbars and more.
Apple Intelligence security camera features just seriously undercut Ring and Google
Apple Intelligence now features more descriptive alerts for home security camera videos, putting HomeKit Secure Video on a par with Ring and Google — and it's cheaper.
Apple Time Allowance adds more parental controls to its devices in iOS 27 — here's what's new
Apple is launching enhanced parental controls to its devices. Here's what's coming this year to your kid's iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Best home security cameras in 2026: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
I made my own lightsaber for $50 in hardware store parts and now I feel like a Lowe-key Jedi
I hopped on the latest Instagram trend of building a hardware store lightsaber, and now I can't wait to make more
I put an action cam on my cat and let him roam wild — here's what he saw
I put the Insta360 Go 3S on my cat — here's the video it captured
The best electric bikes of 2026: expert tested and rated
Our picks for the best electric bikes for riders of all types and budgets, based on dozens of reviews and tests
I downgraded my Verizon phone plan — and am now saving more than $600 a year
How much are you paying for your phone plan? I reexamined mine, and realized I could save over $600 a year.
The 7 smart home devices I'm using to keep my house safe and secure this summer — and most cost less than $100
If you're planning to take a trip this summer, add these smart home devices to your checklist so you can keep tabs on your house while you're away.
The best smart air conditioners in 2026, tested for cooling power and energy-efficiency
The best smart air conditioners fit in your window and can be controlled from your smartphone or with Alexa and Google Assistant. We tested all the top models from Midea, LG, TCL and more.
Meta has five months to fix these 3 things before its Ray-Bans get smoked by Google's Intelligent Eyewear
Based on what I saw from the Google I/O presentation, Meta needs to add these three things to its smart glasses before Intelligent Eyewear launches this fall.
I tried the viral 'cardboard method' in my raised garden bed — and it totally worked
Can cardboard prevent weeds from cropping up in your garden? I tried it in mine, and it worked better than I thought.
The best digital photo frames in 2026
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
I’ve been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra speaker for a week — Sonos has some real competition
RecommendedI've been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker for a week and it sounds amazing, but faces some real competition from established players
I rode this electric bike over 100 miles — and it let me ditch my car (and high gas prices) for all sorts of trips
Editor's ChoiceI've been riding the Aventon Abound LR for over a month, and it's eliminated a number of car trips — and high gas prices
Best pizza ovens in 2026: Tested and rated
We tested all the top pizza ovens from Ooni, Gozney, Ninja, and more.
Best outdoor security cameras in 2026: expert tested and rated
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
I cancelled my Prime membership and now I'm saving $139 a year — here’s why I ditched Amazon
Do you really need your Amazon Prime subscription? I looked at what we were using it for, and realized I could save myself $139 a year.
Save yourself $100 or more a year: These security cameras and video doorbells don't require a subscription
Subscriptions for video doorbells and security cameras can cost upwards of $100 per year. These cameras are just as good — and don't require a subscription.
Best budget electric bikes in 2026
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
I wore the Meta Ray-Bans to a Yankees game — here's where they excelled, and where they need work
I took the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses out to a ballgame to see how they would do while watching America's pastime.
I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried
The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).
I was skeptical about whether a $1,000 robot lawnmower could actually handle my lawn without a perimeter wire, but after 30 days of testing, it’s replaced my push mower — with a few caveats
RecommendedThe Worx Landroid is a capable and pretty affordable robot lawnmower for those with smaller yards.
